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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.28, 329.78 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.28, 329.78 and 192.80 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.28 : 329.78 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.28/329.78 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.28x = 329.78 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.28x = 63,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,581.58/239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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